lat

1 of 3

noun

ˈlat 

plural lats

informal

: a broad, flat muscle of the middle and lower back : latissimus dorsi

—usually plural

In centuries past, people did not act like captive hamsters. If a person chopped wood or ran a long way, it was because he or she needed fuel or wanted to get somewhere. Now we do such things to fit into new pants or develop our lats.

—Rick Telander

lat

2 of 3

abbreviation (1)

latitude

LAT

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

local apparent time

Examples of lat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In Graterol’s place, the Dodgers will activate another pitcher off the IL, bringing Michael Grove back to the roster for the first time since the 27-year-old was shelved with a tight lat. —Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024

The Packers are 15-20-2 on Thanksgiving, although their 29-22 victory at Detroit lats season was their first in a short week since 2015. —Jack Magruder, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

Bent Over Double Dumbbell Row This quick and efficient exercise targets all the major muscles in your back, lats, rhomboids and traps (plus your arms and core) included. —Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024

This move primarily works your lats, rhomboids, and traps, plus your core, biceps, and deltoids. —Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 9 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1939, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

lat

noun

ˈlat 

: latissimus dorsi

—usually used in plural